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Product Recall Number: 98-046

Why was Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units recalled?

The light socket in these units could be wired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazard when replacing the light bulb.

Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units
Here's product recall specific data for Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units.

  • Product Recall Number: 98-046

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1997-12-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NuTone Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is recalling more than 500,000 Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light units. The light socket in these units could be wired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazard when replacing the light bulb.Consumers can continue to use the fan and light units but should not attempt to change the light bulb or examine the units, unless the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker.CPSC and NuTone are not aware of any injuries involving these fan and light units. This recall is being conducted to prevent shock-related injuries.This recall involves the NuTone models 663LN, 663LNMP, 663LNB, 669L, 669LB, VF305C and VF307C Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light units, which are wired to remote wall switches. When installed, the white grill of the fan/light units protrudes from the ceiling in a shallow "V" shape. The grill measures 12 1/4 inches long by 10 3/4 inches wide. It has a white light lens at its center with air intake vents on each side. The NuTone name and model number are not visible on the grill, but are listed on the installation instructions and on the cardboard packaging.

  • Hazard Description: The light socket in these units could be wired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazard when replacing the light bulb.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: None Listed

  • Units: More than 500,000

  • Incidents: CPSC and NuTone are not aware of any injuries involving these fan and light units. This recall is being conducted to prevent shock-related injuries.

  • Remedy: None Listed

  • Sold At: None Listed

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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